About nihal
AI/ML Project Assistant at IISc | B.Tech in Data Science | Computer Vision & LLMs I'm a Data Science graduate from Presidency University, currently contributing to Project Chandana at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore working on healthcare AI research focused on Sickle Cell Anemia detection and analysis. My work spans fine-tuning Large Language Models (QLoRA, PEFT), building AI-powered pipelines, and engineering zero-error medical dataset validation systems with 98% experiment reproducibility. I bridge the gap between complex data and actionable insights and I'm driven by the potential of AI to solve real systemic problems. Previously built production-grade backend systems RESTful APIs, Kafka-based distributed architecture, PostgreSQL optimization and CI/CD pipelines. Core Skills: Python · PyTorch · LLM Fine-Tuning · Computer Vision · Java Spring Boot · Kafka · Docker · Data Engineering Bangalore | Open to full-time AI/ML or Full Stack roles | Remote & Relocation welcome
Key Skills
Experience
Ai / Ml Project Assistant
CurrentIndian Institute Of Science (iisc)
* Working as an AI/ML Project Assistant at OMI Lab, IAP Department on Project Chandana * Healthcare AI research initiative focused on Sickle Cell Anemia. * Building zero-error validation pipelines for medical datasets with 98% experiment reproducibility * Engineering data preparation and ML experiment automation workflows * Developing and evaluating ML model pipelines in collaboration with senior IISc researchers * Fine-tuning LLMs using QLoRA and PEFT for research applications
Software Engineer
Aviana Academy
* Developed backend components using Python and Java in Linux environments, focusing on RESTful services. * Implemented asynchronous programming to enhance application responsiveness and handle high HTTP traffic. * Optimized PostgreSQL queries and integrated CI/CD pipelines to automate build and deployment workflows. * Worked within an Agile Scrum environment to deliver features across the full SDLC.
Web Developer
Branditars
Key developer for a fast-paced marketing agency, responsible for the end-to-end development and maintenance of client websites. Focused on creating high-performance, responsive sites that drive user engagement and business growth. -Delivered Websites: Built and deployed responsive websites for diverse clients, ranging from e commerce to corporate portfolios, ensuring 100% cross-browser compatibility. -Performance Optimization: Optimized website architecture and code, reducing average page load times by [20%] and boosting Core Web Vitals scores. -Client Success: Collaborated directly with clients to translate business requirements into technical solutions, resulting in a [95%] client satisfaction rate. -Maintenance & Scalability: Managed monthly maintenance for active client sites, resolving bugs within [24 hours] and implementing security updates to ensure zero downtime.
Education
Presidency University Bangalore
Bachelor Of Technology
K.l.e. Pu College
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What is nihal's expertise?
nihal specializes in Fine-Tuning Engineer, with expertise in ai/ml, artificial intelligence, deep learning, docker, full stack development.
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nihal is based in bangalore, karnataka, india.
How much experience does nihal have?
nihal has 2+ years of professional experience.
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